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GNSS and Precision Farming

Dr. John Fulton, Ohio State University

Nowhere has the fact that GNSS can guide things besides military weapons and transport manifested itself more profoundly than in agriculture.

While Google and automotive manufacturers struggle to figure out how to put autonomous vehicles on the highway, farmers have been using GNSS for well over a decade to guide equipment through their fields — along with a host of other ag-related, site-specific applications.

Indeed, GNSS — along with an array of other high-tech resources — is transforming agriculture at an accelerating rate.

By Inside GNSS

Seriously Seeking a Galileo Service Operator

Carlo des Dorides, El?bieta Bie?kowska

Last January, the European GNSS Agency (GSA) announced a new invitation to tender for the role of Galileo service operator (GSOp). Speaking at the recent EU Space Policy Conference in Brussels, GSA Executive Director Carlo des Dorides called it the largest contract ever to be awarded under the Galileo program.

“It will shape the future of Galileo,” he said.

By Peter Gutierrez

U.S. Nears eLoran Decision with Broad International Implications

Prof. David Last

The U.S. government appears to be closing in on a decision about whether to revive plans for an enhanced Loran (eLoran) system, as a backup for the position, navigation, and timing (PNT) information provided by GPS signals.

By Dee Ann Divis

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Expanding EGNOS Horizons

GPS+EGNOS tracking device able to use EGNOS OS and EDAS mounted on a container

The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) has a European regional coverage that could be extended quite easily to areas adjacent to the European Union. Backed by the European Commission, a public/private consortium is operating programs of technical assistance to prepare nations in the Mediterranean region to adopt and exploit European GNSS services in their priority market segments, namely aviation and road freight transport/logistics.

By Inside GNSS

March 13, 2015

Second Galileo FOC Satellite Reaches Corrected Orbit

The European Space Agency (ESA) announced today (March 13, 2015) that the second Galileo full operational capability (FOC) satellite launched into the wrong orbit last August has now entered its corrected target orbit, which will allow detailed testing to assess the performance of its navigation payload.

By Inside GNSS

March 11, 2015

Interest Grows in GPS III Follow-On Competition

David Madden, Space and Missile Systems Center executive director. U.S. Air Force photo

The Air Force is working on a creative acquisition strategy to ensure there is a vigorous competition to build the next tranche of GPS III satellites, says a key acquisition official.

By Inside GNSS

March 8, 2015

NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Geospatial Summit 2015

Arlington, Virginia

NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Geospatial Summit will be held at the Crystal City Hilton in Arlington, Virginia on April 13-14, 2015.

Registration is now open. Early registration ends March 13, 2015.

NGS will be hosting three events, each one providing a venue for NGS to share information about its products and services as well as hear from its customers across the public and private sectors.

By Inside GNSS

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February 27, 2015

Key Decision on Troubled GPS OCX Program’s Future May Come This Summer

July is likely to be a key month for the GPS program’s new ground control segment as development stresses, a government watchdog report, and the budget calendar converge, potentially triggering changes to the program.

By Inside GNSS

Hailing GNSS, UK Event Offers Alternatives When It Fails

A range of new technologies for indoor positioning and navigation were unveiled at the International Navigation Conference (INC) 2015 held this week (February 24–26) in Manchester, England.

Organized by the Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN), the premier event in this new conference series focused on GNSS, its strengths and weaknesses.

By Inside GNSS

February 15, 2015

FAA, White House Lay Out Path for Small UAS Operations

Apparently working overtime during the President’s Day weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today (February 15, 2015) proposed a framework of regulations <http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/recently_published> that would allow routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) while maintaining flexibility to accommodate future technological innovations. An overview of the small UAS rule can be viewed at

By Inside GNSS

February 10, 2015

Lockheed, Dominion Launch GPS-Aided “Smart Grid” Technology for Electrical Power Systems

Lockheed Martin and Dominion Resources, Inc. have co-developed a new “smart grid” technology called VirtuGrid, which will enable remote detection of power outages for faster mapping and response. This collaboration between the two companies brings together Lockheed Martin’s technology and Dominion’s experience in distribution engineering.

By Inside GNSS

February 4, 2015

ICAO Recommends New Flight-Tracking Performance Standard

Member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recommended the adoption of a new 15-minute aircraft tracking standard yesterday (February 3, 2015) during discussions among more than 850 participants to the UN aviation body’s 2015 High Level Safety Conference in Montreal, Canada.

The recommended standard is performance-based and not prescriptive, meaning that global airlines would be able to meet it using the available and planned technologies and procedures they deem suitable.

By Inside GNSS

February 3, 2015

NovAtel Introduces Dual-Antenna, Dual-Frequency RTK GNSS Receiver with Advanced Heading Capabilities

NovAtel Inc. has announced availability of its FlexPak6D enclosed GNSS receiver, a dual-antenna solution for application developers seeking a high precision heading-capable positioning engine for space-constrained applications.

By Inside GNSS

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GNSS and Precision Farming

Seriously Seeking a Galileo Service Operator

U.S. Nears eLoran Decision with Broad International Implications

Expanding EGNOS Horizons

Second Galileo FOC Satellite Reaches Corrected Orbit

Interest Grows in GPS III Follow-On Competition

NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Geospatial Summit 2015

Key Decision on Troubled GPS OCX Program’s Future May Come This Summer

Hailing GNSS, UK Event Offers Alternatives When It Fails

FAA, White House Lay Out Path for Small UAS Operations

Lockheed, Dominion Launch GPS-Aided “Smart Grid” Technology for Electrical Power Systems

ICAO Recommends New Flight-Tracking Performance Standard

NovAtel Introduces Dual-Antenna, Dual-Frequency RTK GNSS Receiver with Advanced Heading Capabilities